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The Herald understands around 85 positions at the air safety and security are set to be disestablished. Video / Mark Mitchell / Ben Dickens

Rising GP fees hit low-income families hard, warn New Zealand doctors. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott

Michael Morrah sits down with Aiden Sagala’s family for an in-depth look at a case which shocked the nation. Video Dean Purcell / Alyse Wright / Carson Bluck

Veteran aid worker Alex Snary speaks to Michael Morrah about the disaster that claimed 250,000 lives. Video / Ben Dickens

A former Falun Dafa practitioner tells Michael Morrah why he thinks the group's a dangerous cult. Video / Carson Bluck / George Heard

Emergency physician Peter Jones tells Michael Morrah how preventing access block will reduce ED wait times. Video / Ben Dickens

International investigators found NZ didn't meet standards. Video / Carson Bluck / Mark Mitchell / Ben Dickens

The storage facility, made with concrete and steel, was kept secret at the request of the Health Ministry. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Corey Fleming

WWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex Burton

The Herald understands around 85 positions at the air safety and security are set to be disestablished. Video / Mark Mitchell / Ben Dickens

Rising GP fees hit low-income families hard, warn New Zealand doctors. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott

Michael Morrah sits down with Aiden Sagala’s family for an in-depth look at a case which shocked the nation. Video Dean Purcell / Alyse Wright / Carson Bluck

Travelers, including Kiwis trying to get home, were stranded at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday, 11 January 2025, after a snowstorm. Video / Carina Fischer

Reporter Rocco meets three sisters who are devastated to see their family’s racing legacy cancelled, and an animal rights advocate who believes it’s what’s best for the dogs.

Water main bursts on Queen Street, CBD. Video | Supplied

Boxer Mea Motu discusses her upcoming world title fight against Ellie Scotney in Nottingham on January 26. Video / Dean Purcell

AA's Terry Collins talks to Tom Raynel about the international factors causing petrol prices to rise. Video / NZ Herald

Strong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Reporter Harriet is at Kelly Tarlton’s in Auckland where a new jellyfish exhibit brings you up close and personal with the lava lamps of the sea.

A blaze has destroyed a bach on Nelson’s Boulder Bank. Video / Tim Cuff

A driver heading home to Rotorua captured a close call on his dashcam when a car crossed the centre line, January 11, 2024.

Travelers, including Kiwis trying to get home, were stranded at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday, 11 January 2025, after a snowstorm. Video / Carina Fischer

Reporter Rocco meets three sisters who are devastated to see their family’s racing legacy cancelled, and an animal rights advocate who believes it’s what’s best for the dogs.

Water main bursts on Queen Street, CBD. Video | Supplied

The Beta Technologies battery-powered plane will operate trial flights in NZ in 2025. It will then operate cargo flights. Video / Dean Purcell / BETA Technologies

This deep tech hub in Auckland is where entrepreneurs Sir Peter Beck and Sean Simpson started Nasdaq-listed companies. Now new ventures are underway with their guidance.

More than 400 million customers have visited Scentre Group’s Westfield shopping malls in Australia and New Zealand this year. Its chairwoman explains its winning formula.

Air New Zealand is interested in New York-based Air Company which makes sustainable fuel out of carbon and hydrogen. Video / Dean Purcell

BusinessDesk explains how the Du Val property group run by Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke was put under statutory management. Video / NZME

Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds founder and CIO Mike Taylor about what to expect from the year to come. Video / NZ Herald

Amazon’s global head of data centres explains every detail of their design – including how they’re powered.

NZ GM of Kennards Hire on the equipment hire industry and post-recession outlook Video / NZ Herald

The competition for the best AI application is increasing as Amazon dropped more models to compete with Microsoft, Google and Meta’s AI labs.

The Beta Technologies battery-powered plane will operate trial flights in NZ in 2025. It will then operate cargo flights. Video / Dean Purcell / BETA Technologies

This deep tech hub in Auckland is where entrepreneurs Sir Peter Beck and Sean Simpson started Nasdaq-listed companies. Now new ventures are underway with their guidance.

More than 400 million customers have visited Scentre Group’s Westfield shopping malls in Australia and New Zealand this year. Its chairwoman explains its winning formula.

Interest rates are being cut with another Reserve Bank move expected this week, but how soon will it result in economic relief and recovery? Video / Cameron Pitney

Resene Paints has been the business of colour for 78 years. But the family-owned business is now struggling to make a margin. Video / Mark Mitchell

Our savings pool is growing but our stock market is shrinking. Why wealth firms are investing money offshore instead. Video / Alyse Wright

Amazon’s global head of data centres explains every detail of their design – including how they’re powered.

The competition for the best AI application is increasing as Amazon dropped more models to compete with Microsoft, Google and Meta’s AI labs.

This deep tech hub in Auckland is where entrepreneurs Sir Peter Beck and Sean Simpson started Nasdaq-listed companies. Now new ventures are underway with their guidance.

More than 400 million customers have visited Scentre Group’s Westfield shopping malls in Australia and New Zealand this year. Its chairwoman explains its winning formula.

The country’s largest gateway is replacing its 60-year-old domestic jet terminal. Is it an infrastructure play or a real economic boost?

OceanaGold wants to keep mining under conservation land on Waihi’s coastline to keep its operation going for another decade. Could controversy derail their investment?

Interest rates are being cut with another Reserve Bank move expected this week, but how soon will it result in economic relief and recovery? Video / Cameron Pitney

Resene Paints has been the business of colour for 78 years. But the family-owned business is now struggling to make a margin. Video / Mark Mitchell

Our savings pool is growing but our stock market is shrinking. Why wealth firms are investing money offshore instead. Video / Alyse Wright

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon comments on the Government's books. Video / Mark Mitchell

Jenee Tibshraeny and Thomas Coughlan take a look at the treasury's updated economic forecast. Video / Mark Mitchell

Question time

NZ First minister Shane Jones loses a tooth while giving a speech in the House at Parliament this week. Video / Parliament TV

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses her support for the controversial Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale. Video / Mark MItchell

NZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake. Video / Mark Mitchell

Minister Erica Stanford, following the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care, revealed a redress package for those who were tortured at the Lake Alice facility.

Announcement from the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the report into historical abuse in state care.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon comments on the Government's books. Video / Mark Mitchell

Jenee Tibshraeny and Thomas Coughlan take a look at the treasury's updated economic forecast. Video / Mark Mitchell

Question time

Folco Faber returned to his Adelaide home after a trip to NZ – and stepped on an eastern brown snake. Video / Folco Faber

Fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland, new water safety figures are released. Dame Tariana Turia tangi continues, trade with Africa is suggested. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.

Football Ferns captain Ali Riley's home in Los Angeles burned to the ground during the recent Palisades fires. Video / Ali Riley

Dangerous winds have returned to Los Angeles, threatening to worsen wildfires that have killed 16 people. Video / AFP

Los Angeles is still under seige from flames as our own Coromandel begins to catch alight in the heat. The NZ Police are being kept very busy with investigations; and AI.

A suspected arsonist was forced to strip off after setting his pants on fire during a Christmas morning attack on a Melbourne shop that backfired. Video / Victoria Police

A New Zealander caught in the Los Angeles wildfires has revealed what it has been like, describing smoke surrounding the city. Video / Isabella Rolston

Los Angeles wildfires: Whole neighbourhoods burned to the ground as fires rage around city. Video / AFP

Folco Faber returned to his Adelaide home after a trip to NZ – and stepped on an eastern brown snake. Video / Folco Faber

Fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland, new water safety figures are released. Dame Tariana Turia tangi continues, trade with Africa is suggested. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.

The 38-year-old has ended any chance of a Black Caps return. Video / Michael Craig

UFC star Dan Hooker discusses his career resurgence and we find out if his vicious hook transfers onto the golf course. Video / Dean Purcell

5 lead cars were taken out in a massive crash at Speedway. Video / Hannah Robinson

Boxer Mea Motu discusses her upcoming world title fight against Ellie Scotney in Nottingham on January 26. Video / Dean Purcell

Runner-up Zizou Bergs speaks to media following ASB Classic finals loss. Video / NZ Herald

Gael Monfils speaks to media after beating Zizou Bergs in the ASB Classic final. Video / NZ Herald

The 38-year-old has ended any chance of a Black Caps return. Video / Michael Craig

UFC star Dan Hooker discusses his career resurgence and we find out if his vicious hook transfers onto the golf course. Video / Dean Purcell

5 lead cars were taken out in a massive crash at Speedway. Video / Hannah Robinson

Reporter Mitchell Hageman experiences a previously unseen glimpse of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, with a new behind-the-scenes tour now open. Video / Mitchell Hageman

Paddington Bear and the Brown family head to the Amazon to find Aunt Lucy. Paddington in Peru is in New Zealand cinemas on January 1. Video / STUDIOCANAL

Sir Peter Jackson, Brian Cox and Andy Serkis chat about the film and the future of the Lord of the Rings franchise. Video / Mitchell Hageman, Sonna Studios

The home he shared with wife Heidi Montag and their children burned down in a blaze. Video / Spencer Pratt

Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten New Year’s Eve events in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. Video / Finn Little, Sasha Dickie

Joanna Wane picks her favourite Sam Neill movies

Air New Zealand surprises hundreds of passengers missing Christmas Day with holiday magic at 30,000 feet. Video / Air New Zealand

Your Fault (Culpa Tuya) is available on Prime Video from December 27. Video / Prime Video

On July 11, It Begins. Superman - Only in Theaters 2025. Video / DC

Reporter Mitchell Hageman experiences a previously unseen glimpse of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, with a new behind-the-scenes tour now open. Video / Mitchell Hageman

Paddington Bear and the Brown family head to the Amazon to find Aunt Lucy. Paddington in Peru is in New Zealand cinemas on January 1. Video / STUDIOCANAL

Sir Peter Jackson, Brian Cox and Andy Serkis chat about the film and the future of the Lord of the Rings franchise. Video / Mitchell Hageman, Sonna Studios

A golden, sticky glazed ham is a Christmas classic. Video / Fresh Media

A simple and satisfying chicken katsu don for two. Itadakimasu!

Add some glamour to your Christmas feast with this stunning cheesecake. Video / Fresh Media

NZ Herald's Best Beach is back for 2025 and we need you to tell us where it is. Here's all you need to know about how to nominate and vote for your fave. Video / Carson Bluck

This stunning potato salad delivers on both flavour and texture. Video / Fresh Media

This salad is a sophisticated balancing act between sweet and savoury. Video / Fresh Media

This stunning pavlova has all the wow factor but is easy to make. Video / Fresh Media

If you have young people in your life, then you know all too well how tough it can be to pick the right Christmas present for your kids. Video / Carson Bluck

What to buy for adults this Christmas, we asked our expert lifestyle team what gifts they’re eyeing up this festive season. Video / Carson Bluck

A golden, sticky glazed ham is a Christmas classic. Video / Fresh Media

A simple and satisfying chicken katsu don for two. Itadakimasu!

Add some glamour to your Christmas feast with this stunning cheesecake. Video / Fresh Media

Reporter Diego is at Sunday Blessings’ Community X-Mas Service in Freyberg Place, where guests and volunteers come together to share a holiday meal in the heart of Auckland.

Reporter Te Manawa is at Bellview Wetlands Reserve, where feeding eels, trapping pests, and planting native trees is all in a schoolday’s work.

Reporter Cash is hanging ten with 12-year-old Jordy, whose serious shredding is already winning competitions all over the island, and who has his sights set on the Olympic podium.

Reporter Sierra and the St. Kilda Scouts introduce us to the Dunedin sea lions, who are making a stunning comeback thanks to years of conservation efforts.

Reporter Harriet is at Kelly Tarlton’s in Auckland where a new jellyfish exhibit brings you up close and personal with the lava lamps of the sea.

Reporter Rocco meets three sisters who are devastated to see their family’s racing legacy cancelled, and an animal rights advocate who believes it’s what’s best for the dogs.

Reporter Diego is at Sunday Blessings’ Community X-Mas Service in Freyberg Place, where guests and volunteers come together to share a holiday meal in the heart of Auckland.

Reporter Te Manawa is at Bellview Wetlands Reserve, where feeding eels, trapping pests, and planting native trees is all in a schoolday’s work.

Reporter Cash is hanging ten with 12-year-old Jordy, whose serious shredding is already winning competitions all over the island, and who has his sights set on the Olympic podium.

Shayne Currie interviews Pūhoi locals and finds out if a small village can overcome a baffling on-ramp. Video / John Fleming

Planning your holidays for 2025? This is what a trip to South Korea, one of the hottest trending destinations, looks like. Video / Stephanie Holmes

The airline's 23rd safety video stars basketball player Steven Adams, comedian Tom Sainsbury, sports broadcaster Andrew Mulligan and several other iconic Kiwis.

The idea of freedom is deeply personal. Video / Nick Dobbie

Reporter Mitchell Hageman experiences a previously unseen glimpse of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, with a new behind-the-scenes tour now open. Video / Mitchell Hageman

Auckland Airport shares touching video of loved ones reuniting at the aviation hub.

The Great NZ Road Trip: Queenstown to Dunedin Video / NZ Herald

Why new night refuge in Masterton is breaking some rules to repair some hearts.

Shayne Currie travels from Hastings to the Wairarapa and stops to interview Andy Ellis on the way.

Shayne Currie interviews Pūhoi locals and finds out if a small village can overcome a baffling on-ramp. Video / John Fleming

Planning your holidays for 2025? This is what a trip to South Korea, one of the hottest trending destinations, looks like. Video / Stephanie Holmes

The airline's 23rd safety video stars basketball player Steven Adams, comedian Tom Sainsbury, sports broadcaster Andrew Mulligan and several other iconic Kiwis.

Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.

After a speech in Parliament went viral, Shaneel, a transgender activist, fought for conversion therapy to be banned in New Zealand. Video / NZHerald

Rhi (34) shares his experience as a trans-male, and how he is using his insights to help make a happier, safer community for trans people.

Sarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.

Brady Peeti speaks to Phylesha, a champion for the Pacific trans community, and discusses her struggles growing up as a trans child.

Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts. Video / Supplied

The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour. Video / Supplied

New Zealand Herald Travel sits down with Lincoln Lewis the newest host of Getaway.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.

The cyclone has left permanent scars on the landscape, creating 'ecological grief'.

How Ruatoria rallied for its isolated whanau when Cyclone Gabrielle cut off the main road.

A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.

Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.